Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has closed on the acquisition of the MUDD brand from Mudd LLC. On April 3, 2006, the Company signed a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Mudd relating to the Mudd brand and related marks, subject t
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AHS Distributes $50K in Grant Money
American Hiking Society's National Trails Fund grants program helped 17 nonprofit organizations across the country by granting a much needed boost to their efforts to establish, promote, and protect foot trails and hiking opportunities. AHS will dist
Salomon Social Reorganization Continues On-Schedule
The Works Council and Salomon S.A. have agreed to continue with the social plan process that was started last December, concerning the reorganization of the company. As a consequence the Works Council has withdrawn its petition to suspend the reorganizati
adidas Outlines Growth Strategy
The adidas Group presented its strategy for further growth following the integration of Reebok. Herbert Hainer, adidas Group Chairman and CEO, increased the medium-term sales guidance and earnings outlook for 2007. The Group now expects to post high-singl
adidas and NBA Ink 11-Year Merchandising Partnership
The adidas Group and the National Basketball Association have signed an 11-year strategic global merchandising partnership that will make the adidas brand the official uniform and apparel provider for the NBA, the Women’s National Basketball Association (
Teva Launches New ‘Running Club’ Marketing Campaign
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation is focusing on the trail running category with a new trail specific running club and multi-channel marketing campaign.
The Teva Mountain Running Club is designed to create a community of trail runners seekin
Summus Works Acquires Another U.S. SnowSports Distributor
Summus Works, Inc., formerly known as Prime Rate Investors, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the U.S. distributor of Lisker clothing. Lisker is based in Grenoble, France, where it manufactures technical ski and snowboard wear and accessories. Lisk
Roberts Promoted to Director of Government Affairs at OIA
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of OIA, appointed Amy Roberts as Director of Government Affairs, overseeing all government affairs activities including public policy, lobbying, and grassroots organizing. Currently OIA’s Legislative Affairs Associate for Recre
Half Moon to Build LEED Certified DC
Half-Moon Outfitters is embarking on renovations for a new distribution center designed to be so environmentally friendly as to attain the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification (LEED). Thro
Orange 21 Slips to Red in Q4
Orange 21 Inc.'s net sales for the fourth quarter of 2005 decreased 7.1% to $8.9 million compared to $9.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2004. The Company reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2005 of approximately $1.8 million, or 22 cents
Halfords Fiscal 2006 Sales Climb 8%
Halfords PLC Sales in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 have increased by 8.4% compared with the equivalent period last year, with like-for-like sales growing by 6.1%. Halfords expects to report pre-tax profits for the year to March 31 2006 at around
NRI Expands Again in BC
NRI Distribution has broken ground on the construction of their latest building in Kamloops, BC. Due to be completed for the 1st of July, this additional 55,000 sqft will boost their total space in Kamloops to 140,000 sqft. NRI opened its first operation
Gullam Takes Over Western Sales for Yakima
Yakima appointed 20-year company veteran Elizabeth Gullam as sales director for Yakima’s western region. Gullam, a seasoned sales manager, will be responsible for Yakima’s western region, which includes the Pacific Northwest, Northern and Southern Califo
Bratton Joins SportsOneSource Team…
The SportsOneSource Group has expanded its senior
management team with the addition of Bill Bratton as
vice president of business development and will oversee
all product and advertising sales, business development,
and strategic partnership opportunities
PricewaterhouseCoopers: Sustainable Development will Continue Growth
Sustainable development will steadily advance over the next 10 years, with six major trends influencing industry world-wide, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers' report, “Corporate Responsibility: Strategy, Management and Value.” The challenge
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